WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
2020 PRODUCTS & SERVICES DIRECTORY
UPCOMING WEBINARS
The Forum Conversations with Chip Rogers, Featuring Geoff Ballotti and Leslie Hale 
September 30 @ 2 pm CDT
ForWard Thinking - Boost Your Happiness & Build Team Morale
October 6 @ 1 pm CDT
Getting Back to Business: Why Cleaning for Health Matters to Your Hotel Guests (Part 2)
September 24 @ 11 am CDT
Getting Back to Business: Threats and Bombing Prevention
September 24 @ 2 pm CDT
Getting Back to Business: Strategies for Brand, Independent, and Brand to Independent Hotel Conversions
September 29 @ 1 pm CDT
Small Business Planning in a Time of COVID
September 25 @ 1 pm CDT
Beyond the Numbers: Understanding and Increasing Your Business' Value
October 1 @ 9 am CDT
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WISCONSIN NEWS
Wisconsin, Several Other States Added to Chicago Travel Order Requiring Quarantine
NBC Chicago
Wisconsin was one of several locations added Tuesday to Chicago's emergency travel order requiring a 14-day quarantine.
August Local Employment & Unemployment Numbers
DWD
The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities and counties in Wisconsin for August 2020.
Wausau City Council terminates contract with Wausau Central Wisconsin Convention and Visitors Bureau
WSAU
The City of Wausau no longer has a contract with the local tourism group, the Wausau Central Wisconsin Convention and Visitors Bureau.
City grants and loans a business lifeline
WisBusiness
Wisconsin cities across the state offered coronavirus relief grants to local businesses to make up for losses during the economic shutdown.
Wisconsin Dells could open city streets to ATV/UTV access
Wisconsin Dells Events 
ATV and UTV operation might soon be allowed on city streets in Wisconsin Dells.
Fall Color Report from Travel Wisconsin released 
WMTV
Travel Wisconsin releases their Fall Color Report to show where leaves are changing throughout the state.
Before COVID-19, state property values grew
DWD
The last snapshot before the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic shows Wisconsin's total taxable property values grew by 5.6 percent in 2020 over 2019, the second-largest increase in more than a decade.
In Case You Missed It: Mask Mandate Extended by Gov. Evers Administration
WH&LA
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced an updated statewide emergency and mask mandate that takes effect immediately.
NATIONAL NEWS
Resilient and strong, small businesses take center stage this week
SBA
During National Small Business Week, we celebrate the success of our entrepreneurs who have chartered their own course to provide good jobs and a bright future for millions of American workers.
Hotel, travel industries continue push for aid
Politico
There's little sign that Congress is near a breakthrough on a coronavirus relief package, but the restaurants, hotels, airlines and the travel industry are continuing to lobby for one. 
Survey: 74% of hotels will lay off more employees without further aid
AHLA
As devastated industries wait for Congress to pass another round of COVID-19 recovery legislation, a new survey of American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) members shows that the hotel industry remains on the brink of collapse because of the pandemic. 
STR: August continues slight improvement for U.S. hotels
Hotel Management
The U.S. hotel industry's metrics improved slightly in August from the previous month, according to the latest data from STR.
WH&LA NEWS 
Register Now: Virtual Town Hall with US Senator Ron Johnson
WH&LA
The Virtual Town Hall with US Sentator Ron Johnson has been rescheduled and will now be held on October 6, 2020 from 10:30 - 11:00 am. Register now, and submit your questions for Senator Johnson before 9 am on October 6.
In case you missed it: Virtual Town Hall with US Senator Tammy Baldwin On Demand
WH&LA
US Senator Tammy Baldwin joined WH&LA's Virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, September 22 to share updates on issues impacting the lodging industry. 
 
In case you missed it: Membership Renewal Information
WH&LA
Due to strain put on our industry, we are understanding of the possible need to extend payment terms. In the event that you are unable to pay at the requested due date on your membership invoice, please do not hesitate to contact the WH&LA office to set alternate arrangements.
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